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Social Change Leadership… Revenue-Generating Strategies for Sustainable Social Change. Ospina, Sonia. Leadership for Social Change: Contributions for a Contemporary Theory of Leadership as a Social Construction. In Barreda, M. and A. … the talent and knowledge of their people. With intentional leadership work, SCOs can transform scarcity into abundance …
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Social Change Leadership Practices… Erica Gabrielle Foldy, Laurie Goldman and Sonia Ospina. The Leadership Task of Prompting Cognitive Shifts: Shaping … justice and deliberative democracy: How social change organizations respond to power in the deliberative … and the role of cognitive shifts in the work of leadership. The Leadership Quarterly 19, : 514-29. …
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Global Social Change Leadership Institute… Overview The Global Social Change Leadership Institute was an intensive two-week long leadership development program offered at NYU Wagner in the … The Program The Social Change Leadership Institute integrated rigorous research with … Global Social Change Leadership Institute …
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Ghanaian Women's Social Leadership Program: Graduating the Second Cohort & Welcoming the Third Cohort of Leading Women in Social Change… On May 2, 2016, the Ghanaian Women’s Social Leadership Program (GWSLP) held a graduation ceremony for the … past year, have dedicated themselves to advancing their leadership to tackle critical needs in their communities or … the skills and support needed to lead transformational change in their communities and society at large. The unique …
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A Research Agenda on Collective Leadership and Social Change… Professor Sonia Ospina discusses her research on collective leadership, exploring the ways communities try to make social change. Watch Professor Ospina's WAGTalk: … A Research Agenda on Collective Leadership and Social Change …
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Social Change Leadership as Relational Leadership.… Social Change Leadership as Relational Leadership. …
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Executive Master of Public Administration (EMPA)… managing yourself, guiding teams, driving organizational change, or influencing society as a whole. … Personalized coaching and leadership development are key components of the year-one EMPA experience. We empower students through leadership coaching, targeted leadership development courses, …
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Social Innovation and Democratic Leadership: Communities Making Social Change from Below… Combining theories of social innovation and collective leadership, this book analyzes how disadvantaged communities … and democratically satisfied, and to foster social change initiatives at the community level. Civic capacity and democratic leadership practices emerge as crucial factors to make social …
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Building Bridges from Margins: The Work of Leadership in Social Change Organizations… Attention to the relational dimensions of leadership represents a new frontier of leadership research and is an expression of the growing … of collaboration from the perspective of social change organizations engaged in processes of collaborative … Building Bridges from Margins: The Work of Leadership in Social Change Organizations …
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WAGTalk: Sonia Ospina, "A Research Agenda on Collective Leadership and Social Change"… Professor Sonia Ospina discusses her research on collective leadership, exploring the ways communities try to make social change. … WAGTalk: Sonia Ospina, "A Research Agenda on Collective Leadership and Social Change" …
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PADM-GP.2186
Leadership and Social Transformation… is appropriate for students interested in the role that leadership plays in advancing social innovation and social change in the context of democratic governance. The course explores the role of leadership in organizational efforts to change thinking, … Leadership and Social Transformation …Publication
Governance and Leadership for Social Change… Governance and Leadership for Social Change …
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Management and Leadership Specialization… Enhance your self-awareness and leadership presence while empowering others to lead within … , Microeconomics CORE-GP.1020 , Management and Leadership CORE-GP.1021 , Financial Management CORE-GP.1022 , … courses: PADM-GP.2110 , Strategic Management and Leadership PADM-GP.2135 , Human Resources: Leading Talent …
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The Opportunity of Transition: Executive Leadership Services as a Framework for Change… communities. Among their offerings, they provide Executive Leadership Services to guide organizations through periods of … an evaluation looking at both the academic perspective on leadership transition and the impact of the Support Center's … will also highlight the overall benefits of Executive Leadership Services to the nonprofit sector. …
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RCLA: Global Social Change Leadership Institute… RCLA: Global Social Change Leadership Institute …
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Past Projects… The Global Social Change Leadership Institute was an intensive two-week long leadership development program that provided an opportunity … Arts Presenters and RCLA partnered to develop the Leadership Development Institute (LDI) with support from the … from across the country to collaborate on essential leadership practices to help arts organizations adapt and …
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CORE-GP.1020
Management and Leadership… Management and Leadership is designed to empower you with the skills you will need to make meaningful change in the world—whether you care about bike lanes, … negotiation. Note: MUP students must take Management & Leadership in their second fall term and must register for …News
Alumni Spotlight: Elizabeth Olsson (MPA-PNP 2011)… has centered on advancing racial equity through systems change, community partnership, and public service. A Wagner … directly impacted communities and strengthening the leadership of those closest to the ground. Your career spans philanthropy, nonprofit leadership, and public service, with a consistent focus on …
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EXEC-GP.1194
Strategic Leadership… open to students in the Executive MPA Program. Strategic Leadership is an intensive leadership course designed to equip mid-career students with … leadership, 2) analyzing conditions to build a theory of change, 3) mobilizing commitment to change, and 4) achieving …Webpage
Selected Projects… Social Innovation and Democratic Leadership: Communities and Social Change from Below is a book that came from a collaborative … NYU Wagner’s Collective Leadership Network (Co-Lead Net) is an international network … and helping it gain traction as a force for positive change. Learn more …
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Student Spotlight: Robyn James (MPA-PNP 2026)… advocacy, Robyn brings a values-driven approach to leadership that centers storytelling, community, and … about. I worked with businesses dedicated to making change in their respective industries, which opened my eyes … Chair the year before. What inspired you to take on this leadership role, and what is your vision? My predecessor, …
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Alumni Spotlight: Alvin Irby (MPA-PNP 2015)… and Wagner alumnus, Alvin’s work focuses on narrative change, child-centered design, and expanding how communities … and accessible. Your background includes nonprofit leadership, comedy, and children’s writing. How do these … each other? My professional journey across nonprofit leadership, stand-up comedy, public speaking, and children’s …
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Weaving Color Lines: Race, Ethnicity, and the Work of Leadership in Social Change Organizations… Weaving Color Lines: Race, Ethnicity, and the Work of Leadership in Social Change Organizations …
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Master of Public Administration (MPA) in Public & Nonprofit Management & Policy… Develop expertise in areas such as climate change, criminal justice, education, health, immigration, … Amplify your impact and drive change in civic engagement, politics, and advocacy. Learn … with strong management principles and visionary leadership. Learn more about the Management & Leadership …